Efficient Drainage, Long Term Solutions

Published on 05 May 2025

Several important drainage upgrade projects are being worked on across the Shire.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said Council was addressing longstanding drainage infrastructure issues.

“We’re making use of the unseasonal dry spell before winter to actively improve our drainage network, which has long been an issue across the Shire,” said Cr Rabie.

“Significant upgrades are taking place to fix issues that our community has put up with for a long time. We’re making sure the infrastructure can handle the water we’re all hoping will come soon.”

Extensive new drainage has been installed on Hurley Street in Woods Point, helping the road to cope with erosion and flooding during heavy rain events. It includes stormwater pits, crossover pipes and culverts. The road has also been newly sealed.

“The drainage works at Woods Point mean the community can be more resilient to emergencies. By reducing the risk of flooding and erosion, we’re helping the roads stay open when our community needs them most,” Cr Rabie said.

Saligari Road in Barwite received upgrades to address water pooling on a section of the road. The road has been raised to help water run off, as well as new culverts and drainage redefinition. Council’s own Field Services team completed the project, reducing costs to ratepayers by bringing the work in-house.

Works to eliminate longstanding flooding issues on Rowe Street are continuing, expected to finish in May. The extensive upgrades will allow Rowe Street to safely channel increased stormwater as the area develops.

Rifle Butts Road is also getting extensive upgrades as part of the ongoing IMPACT Route project. The makeover will see new kerb, alignment changes to improve visibility and ongoing drainage upgrades also to be completed in May.

Traffic management will be in place during the remaining works, and road users are urged to be cautious around work zones.